SOFT TISSUE FIXATION DEVICES

摘要

Remodeling of body tissue using a bioabsorbable implant that maintains or otherwise mechanically assists a more permanent implant or other treatment take, for example, by the treatment causing fibrosis. For example, the apparatus and methods can be used for hernia, organ prolapse and cosmetic purposes, such as breast and face lifts.

主权项

1. A method of tissue manipulation, comprising:
(a) inserting in the body an expandable bioabsorbable element in mechanical association with a soft tissue; (b) treating said soft tissue to cause remodeling thereof, with mechanical assistance of said bioabsorbable element, said remodeling to last after said bioabsorbable element dissipates.